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Central Elementary School

2007 Allenwood Road
Belmar, NJ 07719
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8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (732) 556-2540
www.wallpublicschools.org
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Central Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Central Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
495 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#495 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
5%
31%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
85%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
Diversity Score
0.27
0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Wall Township Public School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Elementary School's ranking?

Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

495 students attend Central Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Central Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?

Central Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?

Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Central Elementary School part of?

Central Elementary School is part of Wall Township Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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